What you'll be doing

The role is to deliver preconstruction activities in readiness for delivery of the works in the Marine and Tunnels (M+T) scope, part of the overarching Civil Works Programme of SZC. The Preconstruction engineer will support the development of the strategy for delivering the Marine and Tunnels scope safely and to cost, schedule and quality within the agreed constraints.

• Prepare the preconstruction work scope document to be delivered within the contract or package of work and the interfaces to the other elements of the programme,


• Draft and prepare strategies and plans in line with the overall Programme Execution Plan (PEP),


• Maintaining effective communications with all stakeholders to execute the project,


• Develop the preconstruction List of Deliverables (LOD) and activities to ensure they are delivered safely on time and budget, to meet business needs and technical requirements,


• Produce the programme - track progress against milestones, deadlines, budget and provide key stakeholders with reports on these matters,


• Coordinate with the Risk Team to identify risks and opportunities and facilitate the resolution of issues raised, develop and update the programme budget, and escalate any key issues.


• Produce Contractor’s applications for payment where necessary


• Apply the principles of Continuous Improvement and learning from HPC and other projects.


• Produce lessons-learnt and knowledge-capture documents that are practiced as business as usual.


• Interface with other programmes to ensure a high-level view of how the total project is progressing and to identify and adopt the use of best practice


• Develop/review content to be included in contract or package contractual requirements


• Prepare for and support estimating / Target Outturn Cost (TOC), schedule, methods/technical and governance reviews as required


• Prepare readiness and handover materials, documents and briefings for the Project Leads and delivery teams


• Maintain dialogue with delivery teams to support effective mobilisation and construction

Who we're looking for

• Track record of delivering projects throughout the project lifecycle within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security, and environmental responsibility, ideally within the Nuclear Energy sector or similar regulated environment.


• Demonstrate success in:
  
  
  
  • Engineering design, methods, contract, and field execution strategies for project delivery,
  
  
  • Procurement and management of contracts,
  
  
  • Control of costs; risk; schedule and change
  
  
  • Experience of successfully engaging groups of stakeholders
  
  
  
  


• Able to demonstrate strong management skills including project management, commercial/estimating management, and facilitation.


• Experience of / good understanding of the technical / delivery aspects of the scope


• Experience of working to and meeting tight deadlines in preconstruction stages


• Experience of managing sub-contractors, consultants, and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, preferably in the preconstruction phase, including experience of NEC contracts.


• Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills.


• Excellent communication and organisational skills, and a good collaborator who is able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks.


• Strong numerical and analytical skills

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com